How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

On average, it takes 14h 35m to fly from Scotland to South Africa if you fly out of Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Glasgow and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 17h 05m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to South Africa?

SWISS, Qatar Airways, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?

As of June 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R7 197 Cheap Flights from Scotland to South Africa in 2026

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7:00 - 7:30

INV

JNB

23h 30m

2 stops

18:35 - 20:10

JNB

INV

26h 35m

2 stops

R10 829Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9

21:25 - 22:10

EDI

CPT

23h 45m

1 stop

0:10 - 10:55

CPT

EDI

35h 45m

1 stop

R11 831Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 16

13:20 - 21:20

INV

JNB

31h 00m

1 stop

18:50 - 22:30

JNB

INV

28h 40m

2 stops

R12 686Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9

6:20 - 10:20

INV

JNB

27h 00m

2 stops

18:50 - 22:30

JNB

INV

28h 40m

2 stops

R13 212Air France

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9

13:20 - 21:20

INV

JNB

31h 00m

1 stop

23:15 - 22:30

JNB

INV

24h 15m

1 stop

R13 606KLM

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 10

13:25 - 12:10

GLA

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

19:20 - 16:30

JNB

GLA

23h 10m

2 stops

R14 362Air France

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Jan 28

19:10 - 20:55

EDI

CPT

24h 45m

1 stop

22:35 - 18:10

CPT

EDI

20h 35m

1 stop

R14 362SWISS

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10

6:20 - 21:20

INV

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

23:15 - 22:30

JNB

INV

24h 15m

1 stop

R14 461KLM

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9

16:20 - 11:00

EDI

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

18:50 - 15:20

JNB

EDI

22h 30m

1 stop

R14 576Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

16:20 - 11:00

EDI

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

18:50 - 15:20

JNB

EDI

22h 30m

1 stop

R14 592Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

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KLM flights from Scotland to South Africa

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KLM

Jul 3

GLA16:55Glasgow Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 18

JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 35m

1 stop

GLA16:30Glasgow Intl

R13 360

KLM

Aug 24

INV13:20Inverness

31h 00m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 10

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m

1 stop

INV22:30Inverness

R13 606

KLM

Jun 30

GLA13:30Glasgow Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 22

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m

1 stop

GLA8:25Glasgow Intl

R13 623

British Airways flights from Scotland to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on Scotland to South Africa flight tickets

British Airways

Aug 23

INV6:50Inverness

25h 35m

1 stop

JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 10

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 15m

1 stop

INV21:30Inverness

R15 594

British Airways

Dec 1

GLA15:20Glasgow Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 15

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GLA7:50Glasgow Intl

R15 627

British Airways

Dec 1

GLA15:20Glasgow Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 15

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

GLA7:50Glasgow Intl

R15 660

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Tue 25/8

7:00-7:30

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:35-20:10

2 stops26h 35m

R10 829

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

21:25-22:10

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:10-10:55

1 stop35h 45m

R11 831

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Mon 24/8

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:50-22:30

2 stops28h 40m

R12 686

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Mon 24/8

6:20-10:20

2 stops27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:50-22:30

2 stops28h 40m

R13 212

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Mon 24/8

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

R13 606

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/11

13:25-12:10

2 stops20h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

19:20-16:30

2 stops23h 10m

R14 362

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

19:10-20:55

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

22:35-18:10

1 stop20h 35m

R14 362

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InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 25/8

6:20-21:20

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

R14 461

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

R14 576

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

R14 592

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Scotland is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 101, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in July, then you should wait until August to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 644.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R16 034 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as R14 066 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Scotland to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 05m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 14h 05m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 429 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 201	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 531 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 197	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 088 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 343	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 601 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 421	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from Scotland which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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